HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Person & Granville Counties, NC
Optum
Durham, NC
3 days ago
$89,800 - $176,700
Job Description
Join Optum as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Durham, NC, providing essential in-home clinical assessments to improve patient health. Benefit from flexible scheduling, no on-call requirements, and a supportive environment aimed at enhancing your career.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct in-home assessments including a comprehensive physical exam
Perform evidence-based practice screenings including point of care testing
Identify diagnoses for care management and treatment
Communicate assessment findings to member’s PCP
Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately
Educate members on disease process, medication, and compliance
Required Qualifications
Active NP or PA license or ability to obtain by start date
For NPs - Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification OR for PAs - Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA
Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30-pound bag
Reliable transportation to complete home visit assessments
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical setting
May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic areas
Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology
Home Health care or home visit experience
Ability to travel throughout the state, beyond your assigned region, up to 5% of the time
Benefits & Perks
$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $20,000 Sign-on BonusComprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution